20 to 30 people were displaced after a fire ravaged an apartment complex in East China Township Sunday morning.
St. Clair County Central Dispatch received multiple calls just before 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 26, reporting a fire at the Bree Manor Apartments on Bree Road. Upon arrival, it was found the building was fully involved; however, no residents were trapped and all were accounted for. St. Clair Police Department arrived quickly and first on location, and assisted in evacuating the building.
Unfortunately, it is estimated that 20 to 30 people have been displaced due to the fire. Blue Water Transit assisted by sending a bus to the apartment building to transport residents to a warm shelter, while St. Clair High School opened their doors to responders and residents as a warm interim location (with bathrooms), so more permanent arrangements could be made comfortably. The American Red Cross was contacted immediately and is working to secure assistance and housing for the displaced victims, while temporary arrangements were made with the St. Clair Inn.
The fire is still under investigation but foul play is not suspected.
